Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Timing

Do you ever feel like a big blob all day and then at 9:30 PM you finally get the urge to get something done? Yeah, me too. And usually its not something small, its more like “lets re-organize the pantry,” or “lets re-arrange the furniture” { husband loves that one }. Or in my case last night it was “I’m going to make a quilt”. So…this is what I did last night.

Then of course by the time I was fully pooped & ready to crawl into bed I remembered my laundered sheets were still in a big fat pile on my bed…waiting to be put “on” my bed. Drats.

Most of the fabrics in this quilt are vintage reproductions. I have no idea what any of them are called or who the designers are or who makes them, which is strangely… very refreshing. The blocks are 8", to make one block you need 6 – 3" squares { four white, two colored } and the center piece is an 3" x 8" strip. Sew them together like you would a 9 patch block and your done!

28 comments:

Oh gosh..this is EXActly WHAT i DO all THE TIME.. i AM SOOOO GLAD TO KNOW THAT i AM not alone... mT POOR BELOVED OF 30 YRS. THINKS i AM A WACK-A-DOODLE BUT PUTS UP WITH me :).. I LOVE your latest quilt its `spiritual' lifted me up. I have fresh bed lineen on my bed 2 days now & my dearest sleeps on asleeper next to me in my studio..I keep linens on it hee heeI have been an `inspiren artist' since I was a child & work whenever it hits..http://bunnythreads.blogspot.com/2010/01/snowy-forest-trees-applique-quilt-phase.html

I *hate* the totally forgotten unmade bed part the most. I can deal with losing myself till 3am on a project ... but when that bare mattress faces me it's just wrong! There've been a few nights where I would've been willing to just sleep on the mattress with the comforter on top of me, but I knew that wouldn't fly with the hubby. Love the quilt - cute & simple!

very nice!i always have that with the sheets too - i get the washing in, throw the sheets on the bed, think 'i'll get back to that soon' and then forget :(your second wind seems very rewarding thoughlx

Oooooo....I really like it. And, I understand the sudden burst of energy at non traditional times. I do it fairly often. Not last night, though. I was, for some reason, dragging tired and went to bed comparatively early. Maybe that is why I was up before 6am.

I am so glad you posted about this. Now we all know that we are not alone. I usually go to bed early (I am more of a morning person), but it is only for late quilting ideas that I would stay up late forgetting the time. And the bed? It often happens that sheets are still in the washer and need to make it to dryer. We have slept in our sleeping bags ones.:)))

I do that ALL.THE.TIME! And it sucks even more when you are pregnant! Good luck and keep the creative juices flowing. Answer the call - no matter what the time! I love the Spring-like colors. hehe Jenn

Just found your blog and am SO glad I did! Absolutely fantastic site you have and loaded with ideas and beautiful pictures! I've just recently started quilting (patchwork designs...I know easy peasy), but I desperately want to venture out into the "Big Girl" world of quilting! I think I've found my inspiration!!!!Thanks for having this gem of a blog!!